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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday morning:
William Dunn (colored), assaulting,
abusing, and striking Bette Anderson.
Dismissed.
Isaac James (colored), cursing and
abusing Emma James. Paid costs.
w. L. Holloway, disorderly and
using indecent language on the street.
Fined 81. 80 and costs.
John Cane, tramp. Ordered to
leave town in twenty-four hours.
J. w. Armstrong, drunk. Fined 50
and costs.
George Venable, stealing s.. rs from
John Larkin and coat of the value Of
81, the property of Z. Bates. Sent to
jail for thirty days.
John Woodfin and Richard Watkins
(both colored), vagrants Ordered to
leave town in twenty-four hours,
William H. Christian (colored), as
saulting and abusing Charlotte Chris
tan, his wife. Fined $50 and costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Personal.

Messrs. J. ID. Mathews & Brother
have purchased my entire business, and
| take great pleasure in recommending
them to all my patrons. They have
already added largely to the stock and
greatly improved the store. ! am con-
fdent all can be suited in any articles
in their line, both as to quality and
price. Call and see them at their Tea
and Coffee store, corner Twelfth and
Hull streets, Manchester
". C.. Grey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
A Destructive Fire.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch. ]

PATERSON, n. j., February 5.-Har
mony mill, part of r. & II. Adams's
large establishment, took fire at 6:45
O'Clock this morning, but the fire is
now-at 1915 A. Murders control.
The mill is devoted to the manufacture
of mosquito-netting. The loss, it is
estimated, will reach S250,00O. The
damage is believed to be fully covered
by insurance through the New York in
slirance-brokers. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
ANU SEM ENTS.
&" The woman Halter" and THE
shadow Detective"

John T. Raymond opens a two-nights'
engagement at the Theatre tomorrow
night in his new comedy "The Woman
Halter" Tuesday plight Mark Twain's
Colonel Mulberry Sellers" will be
performed.
Mr.. Raymond is too well-known here
to need praise. 1t is safe to predict
full houses both nights.
Wednesday night the Theatre will be
closed Thursday night Louis James,
supported by Miss Marie Wainwright,
will open an engagement of legitimate
plays Thursday night. "Virginius
Friday night, Hamlet Saturday
matinee, "Much Ado About Nothing"
and Saturday night, "Othello.
THE ACADEMY.
Tuesday nights at the Academy, D.
A. Kelly with his company will present
1.-THE Shadow Detective" which will
be- repeated Wednesday and Saturday
nights, and matinees; Thursday and
Friday nights, "Under the Mask"
Mr.. Kelly is well known here, and
will doubtless be literally patronized.
OPERA AT THE MOZART MUSICALE.
Tomorrow night the comic opera
"Trial by Jury, one of the early works
of Gilbert and Sullivan, will be pre-
scented before the Mozart Association.
The opera will be produced with the
Suggesting, costuming, &c, as re-
CURED by the hbretto of the composers.
The entire cast and chorus viii be local
talent. The chorus of bridesmaids will
he dressed in the usual white gowns,
the Judge viii wear the gray wig and
black gown, and the court ushers,
jury, and bride will be appro-
priately attired.
The argument of the play can be
briefly summed up as follows: The
a woman, sues the defendant
ior breach of promise. The case is set
or trial, and into the courtroom with
he bride troops the twelve bridesmaids.
The defendant, soon after the court |
pens, falls in love with one of the |
During the trial he offers |
o marry the plaintiff one day if he is
flowed to wed the fair bridesmaid the |
lext day. The Judge agrees to this,
mt counsel object and find that such |
N agreement, if carried out, will make
he defendant guilty of burgiary. In
he .fndlc the judge, to settle the mat
er, marTies the defendant.
A chorus of Young ladies and gentle
nen have been industliOusly rehearsing
his opera for some time, and it Will
be well 0ctCd and sung.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
The Public Nciinn,s.

The School Board, in asking for an
increased appropriation for the present
year of 500, coo, intended expending the
same in the employment Of about thirty
new teachers and accommodations for
fifteen hundred new pupils in the new
buildings now being erected, end Of
that amount about $1,000 was also in
tended for increasing the salaries Of the
teachers about 10 per cent, or rather
restoring them to the amount formerly
paid them, as the salaries are fixed by
the Board and not by the Council
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
a Small Row Neriously ITurt.

Thomas Fauntelain, little boy,
while playing on the premises of the
Richmond CEDAR Works, in Rockets,
yesterday, was caught between two
cars. which are used for hauling timber
in the yard, and was severely hurt. A
large piece Of flesh was cut out of one
OF his legs, and he was injured other
wise. The city ambulance was called,
and after the boys woundswere dressed
by the physician in charge he was car
RED to his home, on Twenty ffthstreet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Mozart To.Norrow Evening.

!. Overture, LA Dame Blanche, y
(Boieldieu,) Orchestra. 2. Soprano
solo, "Bel Raggio Lusinghier," (Ros-
SIM, Miss Carrie V. Kidwell, of Wash
ington, ID. c. 5. Trombone solo,
&" Fantastic" (Grandi,) Mr.. A. Equi.
4. Soprano solo, a, Proposal" (Brae-
kett,) b, "Best of All" (Moir,) Miss
Carrie V. Kidwel. 5. Valse, "Nanon,"
(Genee,) Orchestra.
PART 2.-Gilbert a. Sullivans comic
opera, in one act, "Trial by Jury -
Judge, Mr.. Watkins Norvell; Counsel for
Plaintiff, Mr.. l.. II. Jenkins Plaintiff,
Mrs. F. intrepid Defendant, Mr.. 4.
Ii. Hill Usher, MIR. w. II. Shervin
Foreman of Jury, Mr.. II. c. Mag1uder.
The opera produced under the direction
OF Mr.. +. Intropidi.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
The Present Excitement ON Broad
Street

is occasioned by Heller a Co., in conse-
quence of their "Great Closing Out
Sale of Boots, Shoes, and Trunks. 1t
is really astonishing how low the prices
reign in the class of goods they offer.
The assortment is quite large in season
able and desirable goods for Mems, La
dies, Misses, Boys, Youths, and Chill
drens Regular and High-Cut Shoes.
They also offer special inducements to
those in want Of Brogans and Plough
Shoes and Heavy Boots for laboring
men. Call early and save money.
HELLER * Co.,
jI7 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
For Fifteen DAYS.

For fifteen days the stock OF Cloth
ing and Mems Furnishing Goods, al
the store 901 Main street, will be Of
fered regardless of cost or value, a,
the trust fund must be closed up.
Some nice Overcoats at less than cost.
Fine Worsted Suitings at cost by the
yard or more, and made in the best
style, at prime cost. The goods must
go, and a small amount of cash will
buy a nice suit of clothes at T.. b.
Spence a Sons old stand.
CYRUS BossIEUx,
FRANK |. STARKE,
Trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
physieians Prescribe

with confidence, being fully assured
that it is unequalled as a cure fol
coughs, colds, bronchitis, and throat
and lung troubles-that old-fashioned
remedy, DIR. David's Cough Syrup.
1t is syrup of pure pine tar, hore-
hound, wild-cherry, etc, etc, aud per
fectly harmless. 1t can be given to
children with whooping-cough with
good effect. Don't fail TO try it if you
are sufferer with the above troubles.
Price % cents a bottle five bottles for
a dollar everywhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Richmond College.

The intermediate examinations are
going on at this institution, and so far
as they have advanced show the good
results flowing from competent and
earnest professors and willing and stu
dious pupils.
The college is getting along flourish
ingly-increasing in usefulness and in
means of usefulness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
A Weak Rack Kept Strong.

HIxBURG, APPoMArrox COUNTY, Va, !
March 7, 1886 !
Allcocks Plasters have enabled mc
to work and labor for the last two years
| have been troubled with a pain acros,
my kidneys and a weakness ef the
spine which, at times, rendered me
almost helpless. The first relief | OBJ
tanned was by wearing two Allcock' S
Plasters, and | use about two every
month, and / have no pain or difficulty.
/ consider them the best plaster in use.
|, for one, cannot do without them.
Il. II. GILLIAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Don't Re Imposed Upon.

The country from Maine to Florida
is flooded with adulterated Lard. Look
out or it will be in your kitchen. Tell
your grocer that you want only Cas-
sard's Pure Lard, and you will get the
best thing made.
If your grocer claims that be has
lard just as good as Cassard's tor less
money, look out for it; don't touch it.
G. CAssARD 4 Son,
Baltimore. Nd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
The pickett Social CIub Chartered.

Judge Wexford Yesterday granted a
charter to the Pickett Social Club,
which has for its object social inter
course, benevolence, and literature
The capital stock is to be not less than
$1,000 nor more than $40, 900, divided
into shares of $40 each. It's real es-
tate is not to exceed $1,000 in value,
and the principal Office will be Rich
mond city. The officers for the first
year are: President, A. J. Bib; Vice
President, l.. w. Allen; Secretary,
John I. Lewis; Treasurer, W. NJ.
Lewis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
WALTER D. Moses 4 Co,
914 Main street, Richmond, Va.

We take pleasure in informing ON
friends and the public that We have
now on hand very select stock OF
Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Fancy Groceries,
and Crockeryware, which we will sell
as low as such articles can be bought in
this city or Richmond. We will be
pleased to have you call and examine
our stock. No trouble TO show goods.
j. ID. MATHEWS 4 BROTHER,
corner Twelfth and Hull street, Man
chester, Va.
Ladies waiting for the street-cars are
invited TO take seats in our store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Mardi.Gras AT New Orleans.

The Richmond and Danville railroad
will sell tickets to New Orleans for the
MardGras at only S2450 round trip.
Tickets on sale February 18th to 2lst,
good to return until February 18th.
For further information call at Assist
ant General Passenger Agents Office,
8 north Tenth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

The trouble on the Virginia Midland
road at Chatham has caused consider
able confusion and delay of the mails
which ordinarily come to Richmond ria
that route. The bridge is expected TO
be gotten in condition to-day TO admit
of the passage of trains over il, and it
is hoped that there will be no further
troubIe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Wall Decorations.
JOHN REGNAULT ELLYsoN,
No. 715 east Main street.
TheEmerson piano Given UP.

As we desire TO make room in our
warerooms for a superior make of
pianos which We have secured to take
the place OF the Emerson, We offer our
stock of Upright and Square Elmer
son Pianos at reduction of $25 and
$50 upon each piano. This is no catch
penny advertisement, for we will no
longer handle Emerson Pianos. Cata-
logues free. Our prices viii pay You
TO buy nosc from the popular store
next the corner of Ninth and Main
streets. MANLY B. RAsos 4 co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Rock &aIp.

The Publishers Grand Book Sale is
closed, taking inventory, &c, prepare
tory to packing up. They expect to be
finished by about Thursday or Friday,
and while packing up books will be
sold at a slight reduction from their
former price rather than pack and re-
ship. Due notice of the days of this
sale will be given in the daily papers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

Mr.. Samuel Abrams, No. FOG north
Seventeenth street, has Winchester
rifle which was recently found on the
battlefield of Seven Pines. Mr.. Abrams
says he will take pleasure in showing
this interesting relic to any one who
NAV wish to see ii.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

wnBoR's CoD-LIyER OIL AND PHOSPHATE OF
LAKE. CURES COUGHS, Coins, ASTHMA, BRoS-
cHITIs. AND ALL sCRoFuLous HusoRs.-fhe
advantage Of this compound over the plain oil
Is that the nsuseatng taste Of the oil Is entire
lyremoyed, and the whole rendered palatable.
The offensive taste Of the OH has long acted as
a great objection to Its use; butin this form the
trouble is ohviated. A host OF certificates might
be given here TO testify to the excellence and
success Of "wIInoR's Cop-lLvgR OIL AND
LIME; but the fact that IL Is regularly pre-
seribed by the medical faculty Is suficien..
Sold by A. Ii. wiLBoR. chemist. Boston, and all
Aruggirfs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

Coroner Taylor was yesterday called
upon to view the dead body OF a colored
infant, which was found near the track
of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway a
few hundred yards beyond the Tanner
4 Delaney Engine He went
near enough to the spot to ascertain
that the body lay IN the county Of Hem
rico, and that be had no jurisdiction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
A moaerv Fable

Once upon Time there was a Musi.
cal-Instrument dealer who discovered
that certain Piano was very desirable
to Have in Stock. He told All his Pa
irons what Good Piano il was, and he
Enjoyed the Profits Of his Sales very
Much. One day the Agency Of this
Piano was Taken away from him, and
he Suddenly said, al will no longer
handle this piano"
MORAL.
This Fable may remind You of the
Fable OF the Fox and Grapes, but if
You wish to Know it's Moral, call on
Walter ID. Moses 4 Co. and ask to see
the Emerson Piano, one of the Cheap
est and Best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
/" The Morning GIory."

Last night a colored man named
Edioe Chappeli, the proprietor of sa-
loon on Seventeenth street between
Grace and Broad known rs the g Morn
ing Glory" was arrested and locked up
in the First station on the charge Of
allowing Unlawful gaming on his pre-
misses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Real Estate.

J. THOMSON BaowN & GO. have In tO-day's
Wkic an entire column advertisement Of REAL
EsTATE For SALE never before advertised
Read IL and make your selection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

The ladies of the Hebrew Benevolent
Association OF this city have determined
TO give grand charity ball on Tuesday
evening, February 18th, and have en-
gagged the Richmond Theatre for that
purpose. The parquette apd orchestra
circle viii be Aoorcd over, giving sufli-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Young M EMS On risti an Association
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association for the
election of officers will be held Tues
day evening at S15. II is stated that
Mr.. A. H. Christian, Jr., has positively
declined to become a candidate for re-
election as president, and there is some
conjecture as to who the coming man
will be. The reports of the officers
will be presented and the work of the
year discussed.
The meeting this afternoon at the
Association parlors will be led by Mr..
John T. Nicholas, assistant secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

PAGEANT BRsArH Is always a pleasure,
and you can have Il by using made q BAKERS
delicious cAsBoLic MourH-wAsH. IL destroys
The offensive odor caused BY diseased gums and
dscsyed TEEN, aud speedily restores them 70
kea,,hy sendision. lrise, amy c>pie ; eeslle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
RESERVOIR ROMANCE
A STORY WOVEN OUT OF THE DEATH
OF LMLIAN MADISON.
The Latest Contribution to the Theory Of
cluverius's Innocence,
&c, &C.

The latest contribution to the Cluve-
rius literature is pamphlet issued here
in Richmond with the following title
and dedication:
LIIJIAN'S MARRIAGE AND MURDER.
"CLUvERIUs DID NOT KILL HER"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
silNen Away.

for the next sixty days, "A Picture to
every purchaser of 81 and up. Fine
Art, Novelties, and Stationery sold
lower than ever. RICHMOND ART
Rooms, 207 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH--sUNDAY. FEBRUARY s. 1857

Subsequently the county authorities
took charge Of the case, and 1t was
thought that their Investigations would
lead to the arrest Of woman living IN
that vicinity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Roses. Roses. Roses.

and all kinds of Cut Flowers, Funeral
designs, &c, at short notice.
W. l.. TnBBRLAKE, Florist,
removed to 300 north Ninth street,
Richmond, Va. Phone So.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
1IJ East Main.
WALL DECORATIONS.
JOHN REGNAUIT ELLYsoY.
Real Estate.

See ]. Thompson Brown & Co. S
column advertisement in to-day's
Wing of Special Bargains in Real Es-
tate for sale never before advertised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

BEAUTIFULLY WHITE TEETH INSURED by the
use Of MEADE & BAKERS sAPoSISE DBSrIFRicE,
which win speedily remove incipient tartar aud
scurf Price. fifty cents box.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
81 Der 100

for Choice Towering Plants. Send
stamp for Flower-Seed and catalogues.
Catalogues free.
II. A. CATLN, Florist,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
Lef,wieh Brotherr. sos Main street,

NEW ART ESTABLISHMENT.
The lucky numbers at our drawing
(done at the State Office are 564 and
TT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
A uannv Womaa-

She who knows The value Of Pearline fo-
washing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

ERFSH SEEDS.-EXrRA EARLY
4 PEAS. Tomato, Beet. Celery. Radish, Corn,
Cabbage, &C., nom Laudreth, BY, buiss, Hen
derson, aud oihers--an nrstclass and frcSn-
Also. HOT.BED GLASS at very low prices a!
SCOTS DRUGSTORE,
fe 6-su, Tu, Th&satf OLD Market
IGOR SALE, FOR WANT 0FSN-N
il use. a HORSE eight years old, suit ZS-,As
able Cor teamwork OF lady's driving.
G. A. WALLACE.
10 Sit. ie9c Cary street
no OUR FRIENDS AND THE
Il CITIZENS G GENERALLY: wehaye opsnsd
a PLUMBING, GAS. AND srkAM-fiiIiNS
Bread aud Aasshali, and We are now prcpareu
70 DO ali work Ia our line AZ shof; pouco.
Thanking our friends for past fssofs. We w2sM
most respectfully ask continuation u yvar
natropare. prosnisira In the futurS " give
eSc<i vofk and xuafaasee reti<facttcn- ....
e 5As oRQk0k ", = = Z NkH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
NE SEQUEL TOLD.

Scene In Court
Attorney: "What did you put your head in
the hole forf"
Boy Witness: Tosee.n
Tho Court laughs and the attorney frowns.
MOST RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED
TO
MR WILLIE CLUyERIUs
BY
b: THE AUTHOR,
PHILLIP LEIGH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

BOOK TRADE.
IT HAS NOT BEEN
THE SUCCESS OF
A DAY, WEEK,
OR MONTH,
BUT A CONTINUAL
SUCCESS FOR
THREE MONTHS.
WE ARE NOW
IN OUR
FOURTH MONTH.
AND CAN SAFELY
"a 1OU kNON
OUR STYLE OF
DOING BUSINESS.
EVERY BOOK
WE SELL
IS GUARANTEED
ENTIRELY NEW
AND PERFECT.
AND EVERY BOOK
WE SELL WE
GUARANTEE THE
PRICE LESS THAN
" WHOLESALE IN
NEW YORK CITY.
Is NOT THIS
A RARE TREAT
WHEN YOU CAN
BUY ONE BOOK
FOR THE PRICE \
DEALER PAYS
BY TAKING
A THOUSAND?
WE HAVE HAD
THESE SALES IN
WASHINGTON,
BALTIMORE.
HARTFORD AND
BRIDGEPORT, CT,
ALBANY,
BUFFALO, AND
ROCHESTER,, y. Y.
ALL THESE
STOCKS HAVE
BEEN SENT TO
RICHMOND TO BE
PACKED AND
PUNCHED IN ONE
LOT TO SEND TO
NEW ORLEANS.
THEY WILL BE
OPENED UP HERE
IN RICHMOND
THIS WEEK AND
ALL WILL HAVE
A LAST CHANCE.
LET US SEE
OUR
OLD CUSTOMERS.
LET THOSE THAT
HAVE NEVER BEEN
IN OUR STORE
THESE ARE
VERY FEW
COME NOW WHILE
THE STOCK
Is ENORMOUS.
NAIL ORDERS WILL
HAVE SPECIAL
ATTENTION.
WE HAVE OPENED
A DEPARTMENT
ESPECIALLY FOR
NAIL TRADE.
PUBLISHERS GRAND
BOOK SALE,
1909 EAST MAIN
STREET.
SAMUEL ID. LIT,
MANAGER FOR
PUBLISHERS.
lie 6-eodl
LNRFSH SEEDS.-EXrRA EARLY
h PEAS. Tomato, Beet. Celery. Radish, Corn,
'abbage. &C., nom Lapdreth, kiy, bulst, Hen
erson, aud others--au nrstclass and frcSh-
Ilso. H0T-BED GLASS at very low prices a.
SCOTS DRUGSTORE,
fe 6-su. Tu, ThSsaif Old Market
iNOR SALE, FOR WANT 0FSNC
Il use. HORSE eight years old, suit <S,A'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
LATE WEATHER Rrpov,

IDy "''EI"PH " "I' UFVa'rh
- WASHINGTON, Pebruary
nm, Nor Virginia. rain on an. -
MlN lowed by fair weather. variable :, ~
generally soaihorly, higher te,,,ee',
k--@ture. "P'f@
= for Worth Carolina and souh Gao
lima. rain, followed by fair weather. ea.,a 80
winds, shifting 10 so1therly. higher ,srSs,'.f1
ture. -
The WEATHER IN RicHyOsD Yssrv,,..
was cloudy aud rainy, with Sigh, snoEfsii Z,
the forenoon. 'Ai' 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

IL is expected that steps will be taken
at the meeting OF the Hastings Court
tomorrow either to punish Mr.. Royal
for contempt Of court lin bringing suit
against the Hastings Court grand jury
which indicted him for barratry) or 10
indict him for intimidating and inter
fering with the grand jurors.
THE EVIDENTLY BOARD AND THE LEGIs-
LATCRR.
The Indemnity Board has not vet
taken action about these litigations.
and il is not known what will be done
by il.
Some OF It's members desire that the
Legislature be called together to act ia
the matter, but unless some feasible
plan TO solve the difficulty is suggested
IT is not thought the Executive will be
willing TO call an extra session.
Mr.. COOPER, OF ENGLAND, Also SUES
THE GRAND JURY.
Mr.. Royal, as counsel for J. p.
Cooper. Esq, has instituted suit in the
United States Court against the men,
bers Of the grand jury of the Hastings
Court Of Richmond which indicted
that gentleman for champerty, and
against Wyndham r. Meredith, Esq,
and the Indemnity Board for advising
the indictment. Damages are placed
at <10, 600, the same as in the suit insti-
hlted by Mr.. Royal in behalf OF him
self for being indicted for barratry.
Mr.. Cooper is one Of the English
holders OF Virginia bonds, and as agent
for himself and others spent several
months in Richmond recenlly adyer.
tising his coupons throughout the State,
promising that II the users OF them had
3bsir property levied on aud would sue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
MR.. RoYALL TO BE TRIED.

Mr.. Royal will be tried for prac-
ticing law without license after tender
Of coupons, and under authority of the
case of the Commonwealth rs. Jones
liz would SEEM will certainly be con-
victed. He viii then prosecute an ap-
peal TO the Supreme Court Of the
United States at once, so as TO present
the question by appeal through the
State conrts the same way Royal Us.
Virginia was decided, as well as by the
appeal in ha6e0s-corpits cases.